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Jeremy (Pearl Jam) - Episode 412 Oct 04, 2019

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::Trigger Warning:: This week's episode covers and references true events that touch at the heart of current American tragedies, and specifically school shootings. Pearl Jam's 1992 hit "Jeremy" is about an awful reality, but the truth is, it also freaking rocks. We talk about both those things in the episode we've hesitated for 3 seasons to cover. Also in this episode: - Weird original band names (Eww, Creed, what the heck?) - Unplanned concert moments that made a lasting impact As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band) w/Robby Wade and Bonus Jimmy Wallace Interview - Episode 411 Sep 26, 2019

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"Blue on Black," signature hit from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, hits the pod at full throttle this week. Our first taste of the blues on the pod calls for an XL episode, so we've got it! Special in-studio host, fresh interview and some great laughs await. In this episode: - Is it bluesy, or is it the blues? - Special guest Robby Wade brings his usual giddy charm - Rob gets his mind totally blown in real time by something he really should have seen coming - Bonus Interview with Jimmy Wallace, keyboardist and organist for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Walsh, Wallflowers and others! ________________ As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod

Buddy Holly (Weezer) w/ Joey Abbot - Episode 410 Sep 20, 2019

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Oooweeooo, we can't wait for this one! Weezer's Blue Album gem Buddy Holly gets the Great Song treatment, with returning special guest Joey Abbot! In this episode: - Rivers Cuomo is never happy - Rob super botches an intro, but we left it in because it's better to be funny than professional - Who votes on the Rolling Stone 500, and VH1's weird 90s list As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Counting Blue Cars (w JR Richards of Dishwalla) - Episode 409 Sep 13, 2019

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Tell me all your thoughts on Dishwalla, 'cause we're on our way to see them! Original Dishwalla lead singer JR Richards joins the show to talk about the song that made people all over the country say, "What in the world does Dishwalla mean?" We'll cover the song in our usual fashion and get down to the real nitty gritty about the song, including:

- Why J.R. Richards got ACTUAL DEATH THREATS about this song

- Just how many blue cars were there?

- What does J.R. eat at a gas station?

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The Joker (Steve Miller Band) - Episode 408 Sep 06, 2019

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He's no Joaquin Phoenix, but he'll do. Steve Miller, the chillest rock legend maybe ever, graces the show for the first time with his classic, "The Joker." We'll learn about his love for '50s doo-wop and maybe some lyrical and musical larceny! Also in this episode: - Epismotology and other made-up words - Wait, is this a pot song? - Crap, yeah it’s all pot. - Rob and JP do their own verses! As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Instagram/Twitter: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Forever Young (Rod Stewart) - Episode 407 Aug 30, 2019

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That instantly recognizable voice. That beautifully leathery face. That mole nobody really talks about. It’s Rod Stewart, blessing the show and the world with his classic hit “Forever Young.” Also in this episode: - How does Rod Stewart connect to the Sugar Hill Gang? - When is a key change not a key change? - Wait, Bob Dylan wrote this? - Steampacket and Wizz Jones As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Shattered Dreams (w/Clark Datchler of Johnny Hates Jazz) - Episode 406 Aug 22, 2019

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Our first interview episode of Season 4 is a great one! Clark Datchler comes in hot with his opinions on subgenres, the streaming era, and modern pop music, and picks out a few artists he believes are doing pop well in 2019. Not to mention this song is a total earworm that will be in your head for the next week at least. Enjoy "Shattered Dreams!" - No really. Johnny HATES jazz. - Sophisti-pop? Bull%$#@!! - Walnut Whips - Wait…Johnny TOLERATES jazz? As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) - Episode 405 Aug 16, 2019

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The definition of arena rock is Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Stick around to the end to yell the key change with us, because otherwise we made ourselves hoarse for nothing. In this episode: - Jon Bon Jovi is the Tom Brady of Rock and Roll - No lie, Jon Bovi’s first professional recording was on a Star Wars Christmas album, and yes of course we play it - Bah gawd, the riff is stolen! As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

When Doves Cry (Prince & the Revolution) - Episode 404 Aug 09, 2019

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The greatest song in pop history? The transitive property suggests *maybe.* Regardless, this song and its iconic album are in the upper echelon of pop (or funk-rock) history. Jam along with us and the late, very great Prince Rogers Nelson. Also in this episode: - Get me Tom Billboard! - Why Prince decided to be “noisy” -The hateful, secret Prince album, aka The Funk Bible -When Ginuwine tried to “Fugees” this song and Metallica just tried to kill it. As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Instagram/Twitter: @GreatSongPod Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel) - Episode 401 Aug 02, 2019

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The boys are back in town! …is not the song we’re kicking off Season Four with. No no, we’ve gone VERY big for the premiere of this new season, with a trilogy of episodes we’re calling the Genesis Family Tree! Starting here with “Sledgehammer,” we move along with Genesis’ landmark album “Invisible Touch” and finish with “The Living Years” by Mike + the Mechanics! In this episode:- Wait, is this just about sex?- Mount Rushmore of Music Videos?- Crap, yeah it’s all sex. As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more.greatsongpodcast.comInstagram/Twitter : @GreatSongPodFacebook.com/groups/greatsongpod

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